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Maryland Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the Maryland anti-bullying laws?
Bullying, harassment, or intimidation.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under Maryland state law?
The groups listed under Maryland state law include:
- Race
- National origin
- Marital status
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Religion
- Ancestry
- Physical attribute
- Socioeconomic status
- Familial status
- Physical or mental ability or disability
Schools that receive federal funding are required by federal law to address discrimination on a number of different personal characteristics. Find out when bullying may be a civil rights violation.
Is there a state model policy I can use to create anti-bullying policies at my school or district?
A state model policy is available at the Maryland Department of Education 
.
Which of the key components can be found in Maryland anti-bullying laws and policies?
| Key Components | Present in Maryland State Laws | Present in Maryland Model Policy |
|---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
| Purpose | YES | YES |
| Scope | YES | YES |
| Prohibited Behavior | YES | YES |
| Enumerated Groups | YES | YES |
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT | ||
| District Policy | YES | N/A |
| District Policy Review | YES | N/A |
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS | ||
| Definitions | YES | N/A |
| Reporting | YES | YES |
| Investigations | YES | YES |
| Written Records | YES | YES |
| Consequences | YES | YES |
| Mental Health | YES | YES |
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS | ||
| Communications | YES | YES |
| Training/Prevention | YES | YES |
| Transparency/Monitoring | YES | YES |
| Legal Remedies | YES | NO |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the Maryland state laws that cover bullying?
- Maryland Code Annotated, Education §7-424 – Reporting incidents of harassment or intimidation against students
- Maryland Code Annotated, Education §7-424.1 – Model policy prohibiting bullying, harassment and intimidation
- Maryland Code Annotated, Education §7-424.3 – Bullying, harassment, and intimidation policy
- Maryland Code Annotated, Criminal §3-805 – Misuse of electronic mail
- Code of Maryland State Board of Education Regulation §13A.01.04.03 – School Safety
For More Information
See “Bullying Prevention ” from the Maryland Department of Education.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).
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